Construction General Laborer — Hands-On Field Work

S.T. Wooten Corporation; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

S.T. Wooten Corporation in Apex and Sanford, NC is seeking candidates for several general construction laborer roles. These positions involve physical labor, operating hand and power tools, digging, scaffolding, and site cleanup to support heavy grade division and other crews.

A valid 18+ age and dependable transportation are required; willingness to work days, nights, and weekends; prior experience is a plus but not required. Former DOT project experience is a plus as well.

Qualifications

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must have a good work ethic, be on time and be dependable.
• Minimum of 1-year experience preferred but not required.
• Must be available to work various hours including days, nights and weekends.
• Prefer experience with DOT projects.
• Heavy Highway, erosion control experience and ability to check grade is a plus.
• Candidate must be willing to shovel, rake, flag traffic and etc.
• Must have dependable transportation to and from work.
• Potential candidate should be eager to learn and advance.

Responsibilities

• Operate jackhammers, drills and other power tools as required.
• Position, join, align, and seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections and pipes.
• Shovel cement and other materials into portable cement mixers; and mix, pour, and spread concrete.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Spray materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint, or stucco through hoses to clean, coat, or seal surfaces.
• Tend machines that pump concrete, grout, cement, sand, plaster or stucco through spray-guns for application to ceilings and walls.
• Tend pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment, or to heat and move materials such as asphalt.
• Lubricate, clean, and repair machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Apply caulking compounds by hand or using caulking guns.
• Clean and prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Control traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, and compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, and rakes.
• Erect and disassemble scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
• Load, unload building materials, machinery, and tools.
• Mix ingredients to create compounds for covering or cleaning surfaces.
• Learn and follow safety regulations.
• Provide assistance to craft workers, such as carpenters, plasterers, and masons.
• Work long, flexible hours as demanded by our customers including nights, weekends, and work outside for extended periods during all seasons of the year.
• Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.

Job description

S.T. Wooten Corporation in Apex and Sanford, NC is seeking candidates for several general construction laborer roles. These positions involve physical labor, operating hand and power tools, digging, scaffolding, and site cleanup to support heavy grade division and other crews.

A valid 18+ age and dependable transportation are required; willingness to work days, nights, and weekends; prior experience is a plus but not required. Former DOT project experience is a plus as well.